
Mexico’s Inflation Ticks Up as Banxico Holds Key Rate Steady
Mexico’s annual inflation sped up roughly in line with expectations in early November as central bankers begin to
2023-11-23 20:24

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to miss first practice in Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are among 10 drivers who will be absent from first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday. Last year, Formula 1 implemented a mandatory programme in which each car has to be driven by a rookie – defined as a driver who has started two or fewer F1 races – in at least one practice session per season. A lot of teams and drivers have left it to the 22nd and final race of the season to sit out, with Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Sergio Perez also missing out on FP1 at the Yas Marina Circuit. Formula E champion, 28-year-old British driver Jake Dennis, will fill in at Red Bull alongside F2 driver Isack Hadjar. Two British 18-year-olds will also be in the cockpit: Oliver Bearman will once again drive for Haas after making his F1 practice debut in Mexico last month, while Formula 3 runner-up Zak O’Sullivan will drive Alex Albon’s Williams car. Danish driver Frederik Vesti, currently second in the F2 standings ahead of this weekend’s finale in Abu Dhabi, takes Lewis Hamilton’s place. He also drove in George Russell’s car in Abu Dhabi. American driver Pato O’Ward will drive in Norris’ McLaren, while 2022 F2 champion Felipe Drugovich will fill in for Fernando Alonso on Friday. Israeli-Russian driver Robert Shwartzman replaces Leclerc at Ferrari . Jack Doohan and Theo Pourchaire, Alpine and Alfa Romeo junior drivers respectively, will also have a chance to impress in first practice. AlphaTauri are the only team not running a rookie driver on Friday, with Liam Lawson and Hadjar having driven in practice/race sessions already in 2023. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Williams’ Logan Sargeant are rookies anyway, so is not required to forgo a practice session this season. The purpose of the young driver programme is to give inexperienced drivers time out on track in an F1 car, as well as giving them the opportunity to build up the requisite super-licence points in order to compete in F1 in the future. Read More Hamilton ‘made contact with Red Bull and Ferrari’ before signing new Mercedes deal Guenther Steiner to produce new hit ‘workplace comedy’ show F1 Juniors broadcast an admirable idea – but all kids want to be is grown up
2023-11-23 19:59

Wales to host Finland in Euro 2024 semi-final play-off
Wales have been drawn to host Finland in the semi-finals of the qualification play-offs for Euro 2024. The match will take place on Thursday, March 21 at Cardiff City Stadium. Should Rob Page’s men win that single-leg tie, they would then host either Poland or Estonia five days later at the same venue to play for a spot at next summer’s tournament in Germany. Finland finished third in Northern Ireland’s qualifying group – four points behind both Denmark and Slovenia – after winning six of their 10 fixtures. They sit 62nd in the FIFA rankings, 34 places below Wales, and are aiming to qualify for the European Championship finals for only the second time following their debut at Euro 2020. Wales are seeking to secure a third successive appearance at the finals of the competition and reach a fourth major tournament out of the last five after last year ending their 64-year wait to play at the World Cup. They finished third in Group D of qualifying, behind pool winners Turkey and second-placed Croatia. Just three of the 24 places at Euro 2024 remain up for grabs, with Wales attempting to navigate Path A of the play-offs. In Path B, Israel face a semi-final against Iceland following Thursday’s draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will host Ukraine. Georgia take on fellow potential tournament debutants Luxembourg in Path C, while Kazakhstan travel to 2004 European champions Greece in the other semi-final of that route. Read More Who are the contenders to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland boss? On This Day in 2008 – Ricky Hatton dominates Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas New sponsor to help 460 clubs in Women’s FA Cup market themselves with AI app
2023-11-23 19:57

FPL Gameweek 13: Best Kaoru Mitoma and Jarrod Bowen replacements
The best Fantasy Premier League replacements for Kaoru Mitoma and Jarrod Bowen in FPL Gameweek 13. Powered by Fantasy Football Hub.
2023-11-23 19:57

Bearish Oil Options Hit Record Volumes as OPEC+ Delays Meeting
Oil options trading took a sharply bearish turn as the OPEC+ producer group postponed a pivotal output-policy meeting
2023-11-23 19:55

Turkey’s Central Bank Outdoes Forecasts With Big Rate Hike
Turkey’s central bank hiked interest rates by double the amount markets expected on Thursday, bolstering the lira. The
2023-11-23 19:46

Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back
Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements
2023-11-23 19:21

Swedish Fund Alecta Faces Prosecutor Probe on Its Property Stake
Pressure is again mounting on the Swedish pension group embroiled in the Silicon Valley Bank fallout this spring
2023-11-23 18:57

Michael Mann: House of Gucci did not influence Adam Driver's Ferrari casting
'Ferrari' director Michael Mann has explained that his decision to cast Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari was not impacted by his depiction of Italian fashion designer Maurizio Gucci in the film 'House of Gucci'.
2023-11-23 18:56

Rwanda Central Bank Set to Continue Holding Interest Rates
Rwanda’s central bank paused its current monetary tightening cycle as it expects inflation to ease toward the target
2023-11-23 18:52

BNP Paribas Cracks Down on Mining Clients With New Coal Policy
BNP Paribas SA is imposing new financing restrictions as part of an updated policy around how to treat
2023-11-23 18:48

Chelsea add Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri to left-back shortlist
Chelsea are tracking Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri as a potential replacement for Ian Maatsen.
2023-11-23 18:45